Organised Walks
Asheridge (nr Chesham), Bucks (10 May)
Meet at the popular Blue Ball pub, Asheridge (near Chesham), HP5 2UX. Use the pub car park if staying for lunch, otherwise park along the road. A 5.6 mile walk through Chartridge towards Lee Common and returning close to Bellingdon. A Chiltern Hills AONB walk traversing numerous ridges and valleys. Total ascent 360ft. Explorer 181 […]
Whipsnade, Beds (14 May)
Meet at the entrance to the National Trust Dunstable Gateway Centre, Dunstable Road, Whipsnade, Beds LU6 2GY (parking fee of £3.50 for non-Trust members). A 5.25 mile walk with 550 feet of ascent, descending to the foot of the escarpment before a very steep ascent including a flight of steps to eventually pass through the […]
Belsize (nr Sarratt), Herts (17 May)
Meet at The Plough PH, Dunny Lane, Belsize (nr. Sarratt), WD3 4NP. Park in the pub car park if lunching (pre-order at the bar before departing), otherwise roadside parking by the front of the pub. A 5.7 mile scenic walk taking in part of the Hertfordshire Way as we head to Flaunden, then a gentle […]
Organised Walks – Wigginton, Bucks
Meet at the village shop / sports ground car park in Wigginton, Chesham Road (next to the Greyhound Inn), HP23 6HH This varied 5.1 mile walk takes in 3 long distance paths: the Ridgeway; the Chiltern Way; and the Grand Union Canal Walk. The walk starts with a descent to Cow Roast before picking […]
Organised Walks – Longwick, Bucks
Meet at The Red Lion PH, Thame Road, Longwick, HP27 9SG. Park in the pub car park if lunching, or adjacent in Chestnut Way. The 6 mile flat walk has fine views of the Chiltern escarpment taking in part of the Phoenix Trail plus the villages of Horsenden and Saunderton. There are 4 stiles. Explorer […]
Organised Walks – Lane End, Bucks
Meet at Lane End in the free public village car park, just off the High Street B482 (opposite Church Path), HP14 3ER. A 6-mile hilly walk offering the chance to see the famous orchids on Moor Common and perhaps the last of the bluebells in Adams Wood. The route takes us to Parmoor and down […]
Organised Walks – Hailey, Oxon
Meet at the overflow car park to the William IV pub at the hamlet of Hailey (nr. Ipsden), OX10 6AD. Lunch available at the pub afterwards. A 5.5 mile stile-free walk that takes in several woodlands linked by stretches of open downland affording good views. From Hailey we head north to Wicks Wood and then […]
Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
Note: walk starts at 10.30am, meet up at 10.20am Meet in Water Meadow Car Park (exit off the A416 St Mary’s Way main road roundabout), Chesham, HP5 1LF (free on Sundays). A 5.6 mile walk heading out from Old Chesham picking up Herbert’s Hole valley path towards South Heath, then to Hyde Heath and back. […]
Organised Walks – Princes Risborough, Bucks
A 6 mile flat walk from Princes Risborough to Bledlow village across field footpaths and along some quiet lanes, two stiles. Meet at the Mount Car Park, Stratton Road, Princes Risborough, nearest postcode HP27 9AN (note: a small pay & display parking charge of £1.50 for 4 hours applies). Explorer 181 GR SP 805033 CS […]
Organised Walks – Wooburn Green, Bucks
Meet in the car park (free) close to Wooburn Park tennis club, in Wash Hill, Wooburn Green, HP10 0TT (If full, then park on the street in Wooburn Manor Park, closer to Wooburn Green centre). A five-mile walk taking in Hedsor, Cookham and Bourne End, including significant hills at the start and finish, with a […]
Organised Walks – Fingest, Bucks
Meet outside St Bartholomew’s Church, Chequers Lane, Fingest, RG9 6QD. If booked for lunch at the Chequers Inn (adjacent to the church) then park in the large pub car park, otherwise limited roadside parking along Chequers Lane. A walk of c. 5 miles in the beautiful Upper Hambleden Valley area, offering wonderful views and scenery. […]
Organised Walks – Whiteleaf Hill, Bucks
Meet at Whiteleaf Hill (free) car park, Peters Lane, near Princes Risborough, HP27 0RP. A walk of 6.2 miles on well used tracks and paths offering splendid views from Brush Hill and Whiteleaf Hill, including views down towards Chequers. Total walk elevation of c. 650 feet. Explorer 181 GR SP 823036 CS Map 3 Please […]
Organised Walks – Ashridge Estate, Herts
Meet at the front of the National Trust Ashridge Estate Visitor Centre (near the Bridgewater Monument), Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT – free parking and WC’s available. A stile-free walk of around 5.5 miles with minimal hills. The walk takes us through woods, past Ashridge College, along part of the Golden […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet at Cadmore End in Church Lane opposite the school HP14 3PE. Parking is available on the verge. This is a 6 mile hilly walk towards Ibstone, going through Fingest and Turville before a steady uphill climb along the escarpment. We then descend past Ibstone House before a gradual ascent back to Cadmore End. There is […]
Organised Walks – Little Kingshill, Bucks
Meet at The Full Moon pub, Hare Lane, Little Kingshill, HP16 0EE. Park in the pub car park if eating/drinking afterwards otherwise park considerately in the adjacent lane. A 5.4 mile fairly level walk (total ascent 100 ft) heading south to circumvent Great Kingshill, then along the converse side of one of the ridges that […]
Organised Walks – Cowleaze Wood, Oxon
Meet at the large Cowleaze Wood car park (free), Christmas Common Road (between Stokenchurch and Christmas Common), nearest postcode OX49 5HX. An easy 5-mile walk visiting two outstanding SSSI’s, Aston Rowant and Shirburn Hill. We pass through a number of gates, clamber over two stiles, and face one steep climb (total ascent of 500ft) and […]
Organised Walks – Chesham, Bucks
An interesting walk of 5.8 miles exploring the valleys to the west of Chesham, including Herbert’s Hole, Ballinger Bottom and Friar's Hill, with 470 feet of ascent. Meeting at Water Meadow car park in Chesham (exit off the A416 St Mary’s Way main road roundabout), HP5 1LF. Parking costs £2 for 3 hours (cash, card […]
Organised Walks – Aldbury, Herts
Meet at the Stocks Lane free car park (at the Aldbury Sports Ground, at the north end of the village beyond the Greyhound Inn), HP23 5RU. A gentle and scenic 5-mile walk from the picturesque village of Aldbury, heading out to Tring Station to join the Grand Union Canal for a short stretch. Then north […]
Organised Walks – Chipperfield, Herts
Meet opposite The Two Brewers PH, Chipperfield, WD4 9BS. Plenty of free parking either by the church or opposite the cricket pitch. A 5.8 mile scenic and varied walk to the outskirts of Flaunden via Chipperfield Common and on towards Sarratt to join the Chiltern Way. Returning through Lower Plantation and Woodman's Wood to join […]
Organised Walks – Bellingdon, Bucks
Meet at Bellingdon Village Hall, Chesham Road, Bellingdon (north of Chesham), HP5 2XU – parking at the hall. A scenic 5.2 mile figure-of-eight walk exploring one of the ‘Chesham Bottoms’. Initially we walk down towards Hawridge Bottom, before progressing to the other side of the valley at Bank Farm. We finish by revisiting the Bottom […]
Organised Walks – Stoke Row, Oxon
Meet outside the Maharaja's Well, Main Street, Stoke Row, RG8 5QJ Parking available roadside along Main Street (or at the Cherry Tree if pre-booked for lunch). This walk is just over 6 miles, mainly flat but with a couple of short steep inclines, and no stiles. From the historic Maharajah's Well the route takes us through […]
Organised Walks – Ley Hill, Bucks
Meet opposite the pubs (Swan and Crown) by the beacon post in Ley Hill (near Chesham), HP5 1UY. Easy parking anywhere around the village green. The 5 mile walk heads south east before turning west giving fine views across the Chess Valley. Varied terrain including several woods and returning on ancient bridleways. There are 3 stiles […]
Organised Walks – Lacey Green, Bucks
Meet at The Whip Inn, Pink Road, Lacey Green, HP27 0PG. This 5.4 mile walk includes a section of the Chiltern Way, passes Hampden House, then crosses Hampden Common on the way back. No major hills, 250 feet of ascent, and a couple of stiles. Explorer 181 GR SP 989019 CS Map 6, 17 Please […]
Organised Walks – Chinnor Hill, Oxon
Meet at the free car park on the south west side of Hill Road / Chinnor Hill where crossing the Ridgeway / Upper Icknield Way (nearest post code OX39 4BB). A 6 mile scenic walk that takes in parts of the Icknield Way and Chiltern Way as well as woodland paths. The escarpment will ensure […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet at Cadmore End (nr High Wycombe) in Church Road, directly opposite the village school, HP14 3PE. Ample parking along the verge or in a small parking area next to the school. A 5.2 mile walk linking the 3 picturesque villages of Cadmore End, Piddington and Fingest, offering a mixed walk amongst hills and beech […]
Organised Walks – Warburg Nature Reserve, Oxon
Meet at the Warburg Nature Reserve car park, Bix Bottom (near Henley) RG9 6BJ. Approach from either B480 at Middle Assendon, or A4130 turn off to Bix village, and, in either case, follow signs towards Bix Bottom and look for the right turn to the Reserve car park. Visitor centre and WC’s available. A figure-of-eight […]
Organised Walks – Ley Hill, Bucks
Meet by the Crown pub in Ley Hill Common. Chesham. HP5 1UY. There is ample parking in the surrounding lanes and parking bays. A 5.4 mile walk across scenic rolling countryside, with a total elevation of 390 ft and 3 stiles. A varied walk offering tracks around and through open fields with lovely long views, as […]
Organised Walks – Berkhamsted, Herts
Meet by the front entrance of Berkhamsted Station, Lower Kings Rd HP4 2AJ. Free 4-hour parking nearby at Canal Fields, Broadwater turn off HP4 1HR, or on New Road at the back of the castle. A 6.5 mile walk heading into Frithsden before ascending and walking along the top and then descending into the Golden […]
Organised Walks – Coleman Green, Herts
Meet in the large car park at the John Bunyan PH, Coleman Green, nr Wheathampstead, AL4 8ES. Pre-order food at the bar before departing on the walk. A 5.4 mile walk that quickly arrives at the John Bunyan memorial before leading down to Bricket Hall and then up along the valley to Wheathampstead before heading […]
Organised Walks – Chorleywood, Herts
Note: the walk starts at 10.30am (meet up at 10.20am) Meet in the large free car park on Chorleywood Common, just off the A404 Rickmansworth Road (30m along from the new cricket ground clubhouse - not the church car park), nearest postcode WD3 5SG. A 5.75 mile scenic walk heading across the common, through the […]
Organised Walks – Forty Green, Bucks
Meet/park at The Royal Standard of England PH, Brindle Lane, Forty Green, nr. Beaconsfield, HP9 1XT. Starting from England’s oldest free house, a 5.8 mile figure-of-eight walk heading up to Penn, across Wycombe Heights golf course then back towards the pub before a loop through Roundhead Wood and Hogback Wood. Option for a shorter walk […]
Organised Walks – Middle Assendon, Oxon
Meet at Middle Assendon, Henley-on-Thames RG9 6AU. Park in the long lay-by beside the B480, very close to the Rainbow Pub. 6 miles with 735 ft of ascent and no stiles. There is a steep hill at the beginning along the Oxfordshire Way towards Fawley, with fine views at the top as the reward. A little bit of lane walking towards Roundhouse Farm, […]
Organised Walks – Tring, Herts
Meet in The Forge car park (small fee by cash/card – WCs available), off the High Street, Tring, HP23 5AH. A lovely walk of 5.5 miles from Tring town centre up into the wooded Chilterns through Stubbings Wood to Hastoe, then along a section of Grim’s Ditch to Wigginton, and back through Tring Park. 3 […]
Organised Walks – Thame, Oxon
A 6-mile circular flat walk from Thame (Oxon) to Haddenham (Bucks). Meet in Cattle Market car park, off North Street (B4445), Thame, OX9 3FP. Pay and display £2.60 for 5 hours (exact cash or card). From the centre of Thame the walk soon heads out along a country lane to field footpaths and bridleways. Nearing Haddenham […]
Organised Walks – Bledlow, Bucks
Meet at The Lions of Bledlow PH, Bledlow, HP27 9PE. Park along the roadside in Church End nearby unless booked at the pub for lunch. A hilly 6-mile figure-of-eight walk through beautiful open countryside with splendid far-reaching views. Head south to join The Ridgeway over Lodge Hill, before continuing south to ascend Bledlow Ridge. Return […]
Organised Walks – Dagnall, Herts
Meet at the Red Lion PH, 21 Main Road / B440 Hemel-Leighton Buzzard Rd, Dagnall, HP4 1QZ A c.6.3 mile walk in an area deemed an AONB. Total ascent of approx. 450ft, largely covered by 2 main climbs. Initially heading south to Hoo Wood and then joining the Chiltern Way towards Studham. We then head […]
Organised Walks – Cadmore End, Bucks
Meet at Cadmore End in Church Lane opposite the school, HP14 3PE. Parking is available on the verge. A lovely 5.4 mile hilly walk taking in 3 historic Chiltern villages – Turville, Skirmett, and Fingest – offering a good variety of architecture, churches, pubs, grand houses and great views. A total of 720 feet of elevation. […]
Organised Walks – Maidensgrove, Oxon
Meet at The Five Horseshoes PH, Maidensgrove (heading towards Russell’s Water, RG9 6EX. Only park in the pub car park if lunching, otherwise roadside beside Russell’s Water Common. A hilly 5 mile walk heading to Cookley Green, Nettlebed and Park Corner. Expect some far reaching views. No stiles and 575 feet of ascent. Explorer 171 […]
Organised Walks – Wendover, Bucks
Meet in Wendover Library Car Park, High Street (opposite Lucca restaurant), HP22 6DU - public conveniences available and free parking on Sundays. The 5 mile walk climbs through mixed countryside to the hamlet of Dunsmore and then sweeps through tranquil woods to join the Ridgeway where there are fine views across the Vale of Aylesbury […]
Organised Walks – Wooburn, Bucks
Meet in Wooburn Park free car park (turn off the A4094 by St Paul’s Church into Wooburn Town road), Wash Hill, Wooburn, HP10 0TT. A 6-mile walk up through the woods and down by the riverside, which could be muddy in places. A short-cut is available for the Groovers along the dismantled railway line, avoiding […]
Organised Walks – Ashley Green, Bucks
Meet outside the Ashley Green Memorial Hall, Two Dells Lane (near to and opposite the church), Ashley Green, HP5 3RB. Free parking, and WC / refreshments at the popular Glebe Café (rear of the hall) before or after the walk. We head downhill towards Harriet’s End Farm before progressing to Sandpit Green. We then climb […]
Organised Walks – Ashridge, Herts
Meet at the NT Ashridge Visitor Centre (free parking), end of Monument Drive, off the B4506 near Berkhamsted, HP4 1LT. A 5.6 mile walk along Princes Riding to Ashridge House, then along part of Capability Brown’s Golden Valley. Returning via Berkhamsted Common and the former medieval track that ran between Aldbury and Hemel Hempstead. No […]